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The Banshee

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Juicy pineapple, coconut and citrus run through this thick, creamy, full-bodied 7% NEIPA. SALT brewed it with the Irish brewery Rye River and hops from BarthHaas, including Sabro and Talus. The name nods to a wailing spirit that wandered from the misty shores of Ireland to the village of Saltaire; the can art is by Russell Taysom.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
juicytropicalcitrusy
juicy
tropical
citrusy
fruity
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with juicy tropical fruit—pineapple and coconut dominate, supported by bright citrus notes from Sabro and Talus hops.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for The Banshee

◎ Appearance

The Banshee presents a pale golden hue with a pronounced haze characteristic of the NEIPA style, achieved through dry-hopping and yeast suspension. A thick, creamy white head forms on the pour with stable lacing and fine carbonation visible as persistent bubbles throughout the glass.

pale goldenthick hazecreamy headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with juicy tropical fruit—pineapple and coconut dominate, supported by bright citrus notes from Sabro and Talus hops. A soft, grainy Malz foundation emerges underneath, allowing the hop character to remain in the foreground without harsh floral intensity.

pineapple, coconutbright citrustropical fruitsoft malt base

◐ Taste

Entry is full-bodied and smooth, with the creamy mouthfeel framing juicy tropical and citrus flavours that persist into mid-palate. Bitterness sits restrained at 50 IBU, providing structure and balance without dominating; the finish remains refreshing with lingering fruit character.

creamy, full-bodiedjuicy tropicalrestrained bitternesscitrus forward

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length, drying gently while maintaining the pineapple and citrus notes. A pleasant hop-derived bitterness fades to leave a clean, refreshing aftertaste.

medium-dry finishfruity aftertasterefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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